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How To Invest in Texas Real Estate

How To Invest in Texas Real Estate

By: Scott Carson
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Your Go-To Guide for Crushing the Texas Real Estate Markets 🤠

Alright, y'all listen up! Tune in now for "How to Invest in Texas Real Estate," the bi-weekly podcast where we spill the brisket on investing in the different real estate markets of the Lone Star State! 🤠 Hosted by Scott Carson –– we're bringing you trends, tools, tactics & stories to help you CRUSH it in the different markets! Each week you'll gain valuable knowledge from Scott and his group of real estate investing friends, designed to help you take your real estate investing to a whole new level of success. You'll find out what's working and not working in the local market and how you can avoid making costly mistakes.

What You'll Get:

  • National Expert Insights: Hear from top real estate investing pros sharing strategies that work coast-to-coast.
  • Local Vendor & Investor Scoop: Uncover hidden gems from the folks in the trenches of the different Texas markets.
  • Actionable Advice: Walk away with concrete steps you can implement NOW, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned investor. We'll focus on what's working in TODAY's marketplace.
  • Market Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news and Texas real estate trends, including home values, property valuations, and emerging opportunities.
  • Case Studies: We'll share current deals and case studies from real investors closing deals in today's market to help you on your path to financial independence!

Meet Your Host: Scott Carson

Scott Carson's journey as a real estate investor for over 20 years in the Lone Star State started with him buying his first home in Round Rock, TX. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Scott lived or invested in the San Antonio market for over two decades. He has bought, sold, and invested millions in the area while also helping thousands of other investors invest in Central Texas. His experience and insights as a mortgage broker, banker, and distressed mortgage expert will help you find the deals while avoiding the duds.

Whether you are a native Texan or looking to move to the Lone Star State, this is the podcast to help you buy your first home or add to your investment portfolio!

We Dissect the Hottest Topics in:

  • Texas Real Estate Investing
  • Texas Real Estate Markets
  • Note Investing
  • Distressed Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Investment Strategies
  • Real Estate News

And much, much, more! Ready to become a Texas real estate mogul? Let's ride! 🚀

Connect with Scott & Get Resources:

  • Book a call with Scott: Book a Call With Scott at http://TalkWithScottCarson.com!
  • Explore recent episodes for insights on foreclosures, creative financing, hard money lending, and local market trends in Houston, Corpus Christi, Austin, DFW, and San Antonio.

Disclaimer: Real estate investing involves risk. This podcast provides educational content and is not financial advice. Consult with a qualified professional before making investment decisions.

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Episodes
  • AI for Real Estate: How to Close More Deals and Automate Your Due Diligence with Jake Heller

    AI for Real Estate: How to Close More Deals and Automate Your Due Diligence with Jake Heller
    May 22 2026
    Is artificial intelligence going to replace real estate professionals, or just the ones who refuse to adapt? The world of real estate is moving faster than ever, and if you aren't leveraging the cutting-edge tech hitting the market, you're actively falling behind the competition. If you want to stop wasting hours on tedious data entry and start closing more deals exponentially faster, it’s time to change how you do business.In this episode, host Scott Carson sits down with Jake Heller, a third-generation real estate professional, licensed broker, and founder of the AI for CRE Collective. Despite having "dirty hands" on the physical side of real estate and zero formal tech background, Jake recognized a massive void in how the industry adopts advanced technology. He brought together leading real estate minds to form a powerhouse community dedicated to testing, filtering, and deploying practical AI tools directly into commercial and residential investing workflows.Jake pulls back the curtain on his massive database of over 650 commercial real estate AI tools—revealing why most vertical solutions on the market are garbage and how general-purpose powerhouses like Claude have become his absolute daily driver. From running automated weekly market reports to utilizing AI-powered voice outreach and generating institutional-quality deal decks in under ten minutes, this episode is a masterclass in modern real estate leverage. Whether you're a broker looking to target high-probability buyers or a note investor trying to scrub nationwide spreadsheets in seconds, Jake outlines the exact frameworks needed to build a lean, high-ROI business machine.Key Topics Covered:The $30 Trillion Tech Gap: Why commercial real estate has historically been incredibly slow to adopt technology, and why tech built by non-real estate developers usually fails.Filtering the Noise: Inside Jake's database of 650+ real estate AI platforms and his process for picking out the tiny handful that actually yield a measurable ROI.The "Jack of All Trades" Model: Why general-purpose AI platforms like Claude are often vastly superior to expensive niche industry solutions.Don't AI Everything: The critical mistake of over-automating basic tasks, and how to establish clear, measurable KPIs for your tech integration.The Human in the Loop: Navigating accuracy hurdles, running quality control on data outputs, and mastering the new modern skill set of AI prompt auditing.One-Click Feasibility & Entitlements: How Jake's firm uses AI for permit expediting, structural development standards, and predicting approval likelihoods in tough landscapes like Los Angeles.Automated Lead Generation & Outreach: Utilizing automated internet scrapers to track local zoning shifts, new businesses, and regulatory changes on autopilot.Leveling the Geographic Playing Field: How data aggregation allows solo operators to instantly get up to speed on foreign real estate markets and out-compete teams ten times their size.Bypassing Nondisclosure Hurdles: Smart strategies for scrubbing public county appraisal records to track self-directed IRA investors for capital raising campaigns.Embracing artificial intelligence is no longer an optional luxury—it is a baseline requirement to survive the modern real estate shift. Real estate remains a fundamentally simple, relationship-driven business, but the tools you choose will ultimately dictate your speed, accuracy, and profitability. Stop grinding through outdated workflows, overcome the learning curve, and start automating the boring stuff so you can focus entirely on putting big deals together. Head over to aiforcrecollective.com to grab their top 10 free AI workflows and take action today!Watch the Original Video of this Episode HERE!Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here! Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!
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    32 mins
  • Everything You Need to Know About Filing Bankruptcy with Adrienne Hines

    Everything You Need to Know About Filing Bankruptcy with Adrienne Hines
    May 20 2026
    Are you drowning in unmanageable debt, trying to outrun compounding interest, or tapping into your future just to make minimum payments? It’s time to stop the bleeding and erase the stigma. For decades, the word "bankruptcy" has been buried under a mountain of shame, myths, and misconceptions —but what if it’s actually the ultimate financial off-ramp designed to protect you, hit the reset button, and pave the way to true wealth? In this powerful episode, host Scott Carson sits down with Adrienne Hines, a powerhouse bankruptcy attorney with over 30 years of experience. Known widely as the "Ladylike Lawyer," Adrienne is on a mission to bust the biggest myths surrounding bankruptcy and show Americans how to break free from the trap of predatory interest rates. Whether you are a struggling homeowner, an entrepreneur bouncing back from a bad deal, or someone facing uncontrolled medical bills, Adrienne details the exact rules, timelines, and financial safeguards that are built directly into the U.S. Constitution to give you a fresh start. Adrienne drops an absolute masterclass on navigating the legal system, mapping out how the process works on both the consumer and business sides. Learn the distinct differences between a magical Chapter 7 debt wipeout and a strategic Chapter 13 restructuring. Discover how to completely shield your 401(k) and retirement accounts from collectors, and why taking out a debt consolidation loan might actually be the worst move you could make. If you are ready to remove the emotional clutter of financial stress and shift your path toward building actual wealth, this episode is your blueprint. Key Topics Covered:The $10,000 Rule of Thumb: Adrienne breaks down the exact baseline of when it is time to stop guessing and start consulting a professional. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Demystified: A comprehensive look at the "magical" Chapter 7 wipeout versus a Chapter 13 reorganization plan. The Income Test & Regional Realities: How household income brackets dictate your filing options, with specific real-world examples. Capitalism, Risk, and the Constitution: Why the Founding Fathers codified bankruptcy laws to promote bold risk-taking and avoid debtors' prisons. The Magic of the Automatic Stay: How uploading your petition instantly freezes foreclosures, sheriff sales, and aggressive garnishments. The High-Income Business Owner Loophole: Discover the critical "50% business debt" caveat that lets high earners bypass traditional means testing. The Top 6 Triggers of Bankruptcy: Debunking the overspending myth by outlining the actual structural causes of American financial stress. The 3-2-240 Tax Discharge Secret: The 5 strict, overlapping IRS rules required to legally wipe out back income taxes through bankruptcy. Protecting the Nest Egg: Why your 401(k) and ERISA retirement accounts are 100% safe—and why cashing them out is a critical error. The Timeline to a 720 Credit Score: A realistic look at buying cars and restoring an elite credit profile much sooner than you think. Bankruptcy is not a death sentence; it is a profound legal tool structured to pull you off the predatory compounding interest merry-go-round. The longer you sit in financial misery, the less time you have to fund your retirement or scale your next big business venture. Take personal responsibility by exploring your rights, mapping out a transparent legal solution, and stepping confidently into your financial future. Head over to TheLadylikeLawyer.com to access Adrienne's elite national consumer bankruptcy referral network and start taking action today!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here! Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!
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    50 mins
  • How to Get Started investing in Industrial Real Estate in Texas

    How to Get Started investing in Industrial Real Estate in Texas
    May 18 2026

    Is the "unsexy" side of real estate actually the most profitable? While most investors are getting burned in the "dumpster fire" of multifamily syndications or fighting over crowded RV parks and self-storage units, a quiet revolution is happening in small-bay industrial real estate.


    In this episode, we sit down with Graham Story and Jesse Durham, two North Carolina-based investors and brokers who have cracked the code on high-cash-flow industrial warehouses. From serving as an Army officer to navigating the world of CCIMs, Jesse and Graham share their "origin story" of moving from high-headache residential Airbnbs to the high-margin world of Triple Net (NNN) industrial leases.


    They break down the exact math of how they forced $175,000 in equity on a single building just by signing a lease, and why they prefer "mom and pop" tenants over big-box retailers. If you want to learn how to find deals on Facebook Marketplace, structure 10% down seller financing, and use the "substitution of collateral" hack to build a portfolio with zero money out of pocket, this is the episode for you.


    Key Topics Covered:


    • The Multi-Family "Dumpster Fire" vs. Industrial: Why industrial is a "little-known" asset class that adds more zeros to your bottom line with less competition.


    • Forced Appreciation Secrets: How a single $3,000/month lease jumped a property value from $250k to $425k instantly.


    • The Power of Triple Net (NNN) Leases: Why you’ll never have to worry about "toilets, tenants, and trash" when the tenant pays the taxes, insurance, and maintenance.


    • Creative Financing 101: A breakdown of their "cookie-cutter" seller financing offer: 10% down, 5.5% interest, and a 25-year amortization.


    • The "Substitution of Collateral" Hack: A rare commercial strategy that allows you to move debt between properties to keep buying more buildings.


    • Finding Tenants on Facebook: Why Facebook Marketplace is outperforming LoopNet and Crexi for small-bay industrial spaces.


    • Due Diligence Essentials: Why you need a "Phase 1" environmental report and why OSHA is not your friend.

    Small-bay industrial real estate is the "path of progress" for investors who want stable, long-term cash flow without the volatility of residential markets. Whether you are driving for dollars in your own backyard or looking to scale across the state, Graham and Jesse prove that you don't need millions to start—you just need the right niche.


    The Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Program is an 8-week cohort for people who want to start buying commercial real estate. Weekly group calls, a one-on-one strategy session, plus the templates and scripts Graham and Jesse use to source and close deals. You'll leave with a defined buy box, a working prospecting system, and the confidence to send your first LOI. The first cohort starts in early June and is capped at 10 spots.

    Apply at https://tally.so/r/0Q19LP


    Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!


    Got Questions? Book a Call With Scott HERE!


    Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here!


    Use Scott's AI Clone HERE!
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    48 mins
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